One Difficulty with the Cognitive Paradigm Is

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Multiple Choice

One difficulty with the cognitive paradigm is

• A)the origins of disordered cognitions are not explained.
• B)too great a focus on the causes of disorders, at the expense of treatment.
• C)it is overly reductionistic, relying solely on thoughts to explain behaviour.
• D)despite its early promise, it has had little influence on the actual practice and research of psychologists.

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Definitions:

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate information from different sensory inputs and are involved in complex cognitive processes.

Sensory

Relating to or involving the senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell).

Motor

Relates to the physiological movement or the mechanism driving a system or part of the body, especially those relating to muscles.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, controlling basic emotions and drives.